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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Business Process, SQL, Data Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resilience

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      4.8
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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Linux, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Windows PowerShell, File Management, Software Installation, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investments, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Underwriting, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Governance, Insurance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Financial Reporting, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Cash Flows, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Media and Communications, Marketing Collateral, Crisis Management, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Journalism, Influencing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, IBM DB2, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Encryption, Disaster Recovery, User Accounts, Query Languages, System Monitoring

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, User Experience, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Community Development, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Administración de Proyectos: Principios Básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Change Control, Project Schedules, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Documentation, Microsoft Project, Risk Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Management Accounting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Branding, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Business Economics, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

    • Google Business Intelligence: Google
    • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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